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nylon= big nono. Stretches... and stretches.. and stretches. Ive dropped almost two feet over the course of the night back when i used nylon. If you want light weight, try polypropylene as it is (i believe) lighter weight than poleyester.

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saving weight on tree straps

This is a great question. Whats the thinnest lightest webbing for tree straps that can handle the stress and load.

For example on strapworks.com it lists polyester webbing; the smallest is 3/8 inch. thickness of 0.040 of an inch, breaking strength 1500 pounds.

I'm thinking further weight savings is possible by using longer amsteel whoopies and shorter webbing for tree straps. I can avoid using metal biners to clip the webbing, and be sure the toggles are light as possible.